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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[News: Minnesota Twins News & Analysis]]></title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/287/?d=1</link><description><![CDATA[News: Minnesota Twins News & Analysis]]></description><language>en</language><item><title>It's Time to Move Carlos Correa Down in the Lineup</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/its-time-to-move-carlos-correa-down-in-the-lineup-r14930/</link><description>The Twins were right to stick with Carlos Correa in the top three of the lineup for much of the season. In 2022, he got off to a slow start, and the faith in his star talent paid off as he finished the season arguably as the Twins' best hitter. 2023 has been entirely different, and the Twins are...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14930</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Sep 2023 14:18:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>A Baseball Brand is Blossoming in Twins Territory</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/a-baseball-brand-is-blossoming-in-twins-territory-r14904/</link><description>Founded in 2017, Platinum Bat Company has seen consistent growth since getting off the ground just a few short years ago. Founded by business partners Nick Ratzloff and Zak Wallner, the brand was developed with an intention of being one for players designed by players.




	At this point, baseba...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14904</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Sep 2023 13:21:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Twins 9, Rangers 7: Keuchel Stumbles, but Donovan Solano and the Offense Fight Back in Key 10-Inning Win</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-9-rangers-7-keuchel-stumbles-but-donovan-solano-and-the-offense-fight-back-in-key-10-inning-win-r14933/</link><description>Box Score:

	Starting Pitcher: Dallas Keuchel: 3 1/3 IP, 5 H, 5 ER, 1 BB, 2 K (57 Pitches, 35 Strikes, 61.4%)
Home Runs: Donovan Solano (5),&#xA0;
Top 3 WPA: Solano (.259), Jorge Polanco (.249), Michael A. Taylor (.199)
Win Probability Chart (Via Fangraphs):





	Coming off a much-needed win in game...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14933</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Sep 2023 02:51:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Twins Daily Hitter of the Month - August 2023</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-daily-hitter-of-the-month-august-2023-r14913/</link><description>Minnesota has done little to separate from the Cleveland Guardians in 2023, and that is why they hold only a five game lead as the calendar turns to the final month. While August&#x2019;s 15-12 record was their second-best month of the season, it also highlights how close they have played to a mediocre...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14913</guid><pubDate>Sat, 02 Sep 2023 15:22:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Twins Minor League Hitter of the Month - August 2023</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/milb-hitter-august-2023-austin-martin-dashawn-keirsey-alex-isola/</link><description>August was the month of offensive outbursts from the Dominican Summer League Twins to the Major League club itself. Highlighted by top prospects and the new faces of the 2023 draft class, seemingly everyone wanted to showcase their hitting ability this month. Choosing only five hitters felt wron...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14926</guid><pubDate>Sat, 02 Sep 2023 12:56:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Twins Bomba Squad Record is Being Threatened</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-bomba-squad-record-is-being-threatened-r14915/</link><description>For the Minnesota Twins, 2019 was one of the most exciting seasons in recent memory. While it ended with another postseason collapse, it was marked by a much different offense than Twins fans had recently become accustomed to. Coming off an era where the offense was most commonly referred to as...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14915</guid><pubDate>Sat, 02 Sep 2023 11:30:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Twins 5, Rangers 1: Trio of Late Blasts Carry Minnesota to Victory</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-5-rangers-1-trio-of-late-blasts-carry-minnesota-to-victory-r14931/</link><description>Box Score
Joe Ryan:&#xA0;6 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 7 K
Home Runs:&#xA0;Jordan Luplow (2),&#xA0;Christian V&#xE1;zquez&#xA0;(5), Jorge Polanco (11)
Top 3 WPA:&#xA0;Jordan Luplow (.356), Joe Ryan (.172),&#xA0;Christian V&#xE1;zquez (.085)
Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs)




	




	It was Joe Ryan vs Max Scherzer, again. The two match...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14931</guid><pubDate>Sat, 02 Sep 2023 02:30:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Waiver Wire Wonders: How Cleveland and Cincinnati Snatched Opportunities from the Twins</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/waiver-wire-wonders-how-cleveland-and-cincinnati-snatched-opportunities-from-the-twins-r14923/</link><description>At the 2023 trade deadline, Derek Falvey and the Minnesota Twins front office decided to do nothing. Swapping&#xA0;Jorge Lopez&#xA0;for&#xA0;Dylan Floro&#xA0;was hardly a trade, and that move was trading out equal parts of a turd, hoping to polish it on the other side. Instead of advancing the roster for&#xA0;Rocco Bald...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14923</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 19:17:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Get to Know 'Em: Andrew Stevenson</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/get-to-know-em-andrew-stevenson-r14928/</link><description>&#xA0;




	As reported by Do-Hyoung Park, the Twins have called up outfielder Andrew Stevenson as part of September&#x2019;s roster expansion.&#xA0;




	In his first season with the Twins organization, Stevenson played in 106 games with the St. Paul Saints, slashing .317/.394/.522 (.916) with 16 homers, 91 run...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14928</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 18:25:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Has Julien's Weakness Been Found?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/has-juliens-weakness-been-found-r14909/</link><description>After being slightly below average in his first month in the Majors, Edouard Julien posted an above-average offense in May, June, and July. In August, Julien has lost a lot of power and has seen the strikeouts tick back up above 30% despite often occupying the leadoff spot. Is there any reason t...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14909</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 16:23:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Three Reliever Options the Twins Hope Can Return From Injury in September</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/three-reliever-options-the-twins-hope-can-return-from-injury-in-september-r14891/</link><description>The Twins have relied heavily on specific relievers throughout the 2023 campaign, including Jhoan Duran, Griffin Jax, Emilio Pagan, and Caleb Thielbar. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli has different levels of trust in these players, which makes it tough to employ a bullpen strategy from one close ga...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14891</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:16:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Twins Pitcher of the Month: August 2023</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-pitcher-of-the-month-august-2023-r14922/</link><description>Roles reversed in August, as the Twins saw their starters achieving more quality starts, while the previously lights-out bullpen stumbled in streaky fashion. As the boom or bust offense continued to seek its way, the pitching staff felt the pressure and mostly stepped up to the rubber with confi...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14922</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:50:02 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
